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View article: Essential oils expose diverse targets on non-enveloped ScV-L-A totivirus
Essential oils expose diverse targets on non-enveloped ScV-L-A totivirus Open
This study highlighted the efficacy of EOs in targeting non-enveloped viruses and revealed their potential for sustainable control of viral infection.
View article: Light and Temperature Effects on the Accumulation of Carotenoids in Rhodotorula spp. Yeasts
Light and Temperature Effects on the Accumulation of Carotenoids in Rhodotorula spp. Yeasts Open
Carotenoids are widely recognized for their antioxidant and health-beneficial properties, making them attractive for applications in the food, pharmaceutical, medical, and agricultural sectors. Rhodotorula yeasts are considered one of the …
View article: Role of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fcy Proteins and Their Homologs in the Catabolism of Modified Heterocyclic Pyrimidine Bases
Role of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fcy Proteins and Their Homologs in the Catabolism of Modified Heterocyclic Pyrimidine Bases Open
The synthesis of various heterocyclic base modifications of nucleic acids has been thoroughly investigated; however, much less is known about their catabolism. Also, little is known about the transport of such compounds across the microbia…
View article: Detection of Sarcocystis parasites in environmental samples from Lithuanian farms
Detection of Sarcocystis parasites in environmental samples from Lithuanian farms Open
View article: Comparative Analysis of Endophytic Bacterial Microbiomes in Healthy and Phytoplasma-Infected European Blueberry Plants
Comparative Analysis of Endophytic Bacterial Microbiomes in Healthy and Phytoplasma-Infected European Blueberry Plants Open
Phytoplasma infections pose a significant threat to the ecological equilibrium and economic worth of Vaccinium myrtillus L., the plant’s overall well-being and capacity for fruit production. This study utilized next-generation sequencing t…
View article: Microbial safety of industrially reared Hermetia illucens larvae and frass: bacterial dynamics and prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes
Microbial safety of industrially reared Hermetia illucens larvae and frass: bacterial dynamics and prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes Open
The larvae of the black soldier fly (BSFL) can efficiently convert food waste into valuable biomass. They are also an alternative source of fat, protein, and chitin, but little is known about the total microbiota of the whole BSFL and its …
View article: Profiles of Killer Systems and Volatile Organic Compounds of Rowanberry and Rosehip-Inhabiting Yeasts Substantiate Implications for Biocontrol
Profiles of Killer Systems and Volatile Organic Compounds of Rowanberry and Rosehip-Inhabiting Yeasts Substantiate Implications for Biocontrol Open
Yeasts produce numerous antimicrobial agents such as killer toxins, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other secondary metabolites, establishing themselves in developing natural and sustainable biocontrol strategies for agriculture and…
View article: Distinct microbial communities associated with health‐relevant wild berries
Distinct microbial communities associated with health‐relevant wild berries Open
Lingonberries ( Vaccinium vitis‐idaea L .), rowanberries ( Sorbus aucuparia L .) and rosehips ( Rosa canina L .) positively affect human health due to their healing properties, determined by a high content of bioactive compounds. The consu…
View article: Highly stable Saccharomyces cerevisiae L-BC capsids with versatile packing potential
Highly stable Saccharomyces cerevisiae L-BC capsids with versatile packing potential Open
Virus-like particles (VLPs) are promising nanoscaffolds in development of vaccines and nanodelivery systems. Along with efficient production in various expression systems, they also offer extensive functionalization options. Nevertheless, …
View article: Application of fucoidan for the encapsulation of yeast K2 toxin
Application of fucoidan for the encapsulation of yeast K2 toxin Open
Fucoidan is an anionic polysaccharide derived from brown algae and is composed of l-fucose residues linked by alternating α-(1→3) with α-(1→4) linkages or by either α-(1→3) or α-(1→4) linkages alone. Fucoidan is known for its pharmacologic…
View article: Changes in the Bacterial Communities of Biocomposites with Different Flame Retardants
Changes in the Bacterial Communities of Biocomposites with Different Flame Retardants Open
In today’s world, the use of environmentally friendly materials is strongly encouraged. These materials derive from primary raw materials of plant origin, like fibrous hemp, flax, and bamboo, or recycled materials, such as textiles or resi…
View article: Fucoidan as a carrier of antimicrobial peptide: Preparation and characterization of nisin-loaded particles
Fucoidan as a carrier of antimicrobial peptide: Preparation and characterization of nisin-loaded particles Open
Fucoidan is an anionic sulphated polysaccharide found in brown seaweed. Due to its various biological activities, biodegradability, and biocompatibility, the application of fucoidan is increasing in various fields. The research was aimed t…
View article: Essential Oils of Mentha arvensis and Cinnamomum cassia Exhibit Distinct Antibacterial Activity at Different Temperatures In Vitro and on Chicken Skin
Essential Oils of Mentha arvensis and Cinnamomum cassia Exhibit Distinct Antibacterial Activity at Different Temperatures In Vitro and on Chicken Skin Open
The bacterial contamination of meat is a global concern, especially for the risk of Salmonella infection that can lead to health issues. Artificial antibacterial compounds used to preserve fresh meat can have negative health effects. We in…
View article: Diversity of RNA viruses in the cosmopolitan monoxenous trypanosomatid Leptomonas pyrrhocoris
Diversity of RNA viruses in the cosmopolitan monoxenous trypanosomatid Leptomonas pyrrhocoris Open
Background Trypanosomatids are parasitic flagellates well known because of some representatives infecting humans, domestic animals, and cultural plants. Many trypanosomatid species bear RNA viruses, which, in the case of human pathogens Le…
View article: Recent Advances in the Yeast Killer Systems Research
Recent Advances in the Yeast Killer Systems Research Open
Biocidic phenotype is common in yeast strains isolated from a variety of natural and industrial habitats [...]
View article: Can crickets recognise bacterially contaminated feed? Gryllus assimilis odour perception of Escherichia coli
Can crickets recognise bacterially contaminated feed? Gryllus assimilis odour perception of Escherichia coli Open
Edible crickets Acheta domesticus and Gryllus assimilis are worldwide mass-reared insects. They are recognised as a sustainable source of protein in the food and feed industries and, in relation to this, must comply with food safety requir…
View article: Additional file 3 of Diversity of RNA viruses in the cosmopolitan monoxenous trypanosomatid Leptomonas pyrrhocoris
Additional file 3 of Diversity of RNA viruses in the cosmopolitan monoxenous trypanosomatid Leptomonas pyrrhocoris Open
Additional file 3: Table S3. Analysis of the incompatibility of tree topologies for different ORFs in LeppyrTLV1.
View article: Additional file 1 of Diversity of RNA viruses in the cosmopolitan monoxenous trypanosomatid Leptomonas pyrrhocoris
Additional file 1 of Diversity of RNA viruses in the cosmopolitan monoxenous trypanosomatid Leptomonas pyrrhocoris Open
Additional file 1: Table S1. Summary of the NGS data obtained for the viral RNAs of the studied trypanosomatid isolates.
View article: Additional file 2 of Diversity of RNA viruses in the cosmopolitan monoxenous trypanosomatid Leptomonas pyrrhocoris
Additional file 2 of Diversity of RNA viruses in the cosmopolitan monoxenous trypanosomatid Leptomonas pyrrhocoris Open
Additional file 2: Table S2. Sequence variation in LeppyrTLV1 and LeppyrOV1.
View article: Molecular Identification of Protozoan Sarcocystis in Different Types of Water Bodies in Lithuania
Molecular Identification of Protozoan Sarcocystis in Different Types of Water Bodies in Lithuania Open
Representatives of the genus Sarcocystis are unicellular parasites having a two-host life cycle and infecting mammals, birds, and reptiles. Until now, Sarcocystis spp. have been mainly investigated in definitive and intermediate hosts. Onl…
View article: Association of ScV-LA Virus with Host Protein Metabolism Determined by Proteomics Analysis and Cognate RNA Sequencing
Association of ScV-LA Virus with Host Protein Metabolism Determined by Proteomics Analysis and Cognate RNA Sequencing Open
Saccharomyces yeasts are highly dispersed in the environment and microbiota of higher organisms. The yeast killing phenotype, encoded by the viral system, was discovered to be a significant property for host survival. Minor alterations in …
View article: Elimination of LRVs Elicits Different Responses in <i>Leishmania</i> spp.
Elimination of LRVs Elicits Different Responses in <i>Leishmania</i> spp. Open
Leishmania spp. represent human pathogens that cause leishmaniasis, a widespread parasitic disease with mild to fatal clinical manifestations. Some strains of leishmaniae bear leishmaniaviruses (LRVs), and this has been shown to aggravate …
View article: Molecular Identification of Parasitic Protozoa Sarcocystis in Water Samples
Molecular Identification of Parasitic Protozoa Sarcocystis in Water Samples Open
Sarcocystis parasites are among the most common parasitic protozoa in farm animals. So far, the diversity of these parasites has been mainly studied in animal carcasses by morphological or molecular methods. Research on parasitic protozoa …
View article: Adaptive Response of Saccharomyces Hosts to Totiviridae L-A dsRNA Viruses Is Achieved through Intrinsically Balanced Action of Targeted Transcription Factors
Adaptive Response of Saccharomyces Hosts to Totiviridae L-A dsRNA Viruses Is Achieved through Intrinsically Balanced Action of Targeted Transcription Factors Open
Totiviridae L-A virus is a widespread yeast dsRNA virus. The persistence of the L-A virus alone appears to be symptomless, but the concomitant presence of a satellite M virus provides a killer trait for the host cell. The presence of L-A d…
View article: The Bacterial Microbiota of Edible Insects Acheta domesticus and Gryllus assimilis Revealed by High Content Analysis
The Bacterial Microbiota of Edible Insects Acheta domesticus and Gryllus assimilis Revealed by High Content Analysis Open
In the concept of novel food, insects reared under controlled conditions are considered mini livestock. Mass-reared edible insect production is an economically and ecologically beneficial alternative to conventional meat gain. Regarding fo…
View article: Volatiles Produced by Yeasts Related to Prunus avium and P. cerasus Fruits and Their Potentials to Modulate the Behaviour of the Pest Rhagoletis cerasi Fruit Flies
Volatiles Produced by Yeasts Related to Prunus avium and P. cerasus Fruits and Their Potentials to Modulate the Behaviour of the Pest Rhagoletis cerasi Fruit Flies Open
Yeast produced semiochemicals are increasingly used in pest management programs, however, little is known on which yeasts populate cherry fruits and no information is available on the volatiles that modify the behaviour of cherry pests inc…
View article: Interaction of host factors in response to yeast K2 toxin stress – attractiveness for plant protection
Interaction of host factors in response to yeast K2 toxin stress – attractiveness for plant protection Open
Killer toxin-producing yeasts are important in agriculture, as they may be used for the biological control of field and post-harvest bacterial and fungal diseases of plants.The foundation for the development and application of killer yeast…
View article: Mycobiota in the Carposphere of Sour and Sweet Cherries and Antagonistic Features of Potential Biocontrol Yeasts
Mycobiota in the Carposphere of Sour and Sweet Cherries and Antagonistic Features of Potential Biocontrol Yeasts Open
Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus L.) and sweet cherries (P. avium L.) are economically important fruits with high potential in the food industry and medicine. In this study, we analyzed fungal communities associated with the carposphere of so…
View article: Nisin-Loaded Ulvan Particles: Preparation and Characterization
Nisin-Loaded Ulvan Particles: Preparation and Characterization Open
Nisin is an attractive alternative to chemical preservatives in the food industry. It is a cationic peptide of 34 amino acid residues that exhibits antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. To ensure nisin stability in food ma…
View article: Inactivation of Bacteria Using Bioactive Nanoparticles and Alternating Magnetic Fields
Inactivation of Bacteria Using Bioactive Nanoparticles and Alternating Magnetic Fields Open
Foodborne pathogens are frequently associated with risks and outbreaks of many diseases; therefore, food safety and processing remain a priority to control and minimize these risks. In this work, nisin-loaded magnetic nanoparticles were us…